Adam and Eve Print, Albrecht Dürer, The Fall of Man, 1504 – Eden Poster, Antique Illustration, Esoteric Art, Renaissance Home Decor #287

This Adam and Eve Print is a reproduction of Albrecht Dürer’s master engraving The Fall of Man (Adam und Eva), completed in 1504. Considered one of the greatest works of Renaissance art, this print captures the biblical moment of temptation in the Garden of Eden, where Eve accepts the fruit from the serpent and offers it to Adam.

The Fall of Man in Eden

Dürer’s engraving is celebrated for its precision, symbolism, and human anatomy, blending Christian theology with Renaissance ideals of proportion and naturalism. Around the figures appear symbolic animals and plants, each carrying allegorical meaning tied to sin, virtue, and cosmic order.

This print is more than art — it is a meditative emblem on the nature of humanity, morality, and the eternal struggle between innocence and temptation.

Available as a fine art print on antiqued paper for classical authenticity, or on canvas for a striking gallery presence. Delivered unframed, ready for custom framing to suit your esoteric, academic, or Renaissance-inspired décor.

Symbolism and Esoteric Meaning

• Adam and Eve. – Represent humanity before the Fall, innocence and temptation united in one scene.

• The Serpent. – Symbol of Satan, deception, and knowledge of good and evil.

• The Apple. – Represents the forbidden fruit, transgression, and the birth of human mortality.

• The Parrot. – Symbol of truth and salvation, in contrast to the serpent’s lies.

• The Elk, Rabbit, Cat, and Ox. – Each animal corresponds to the four temperaments: melancholic, sanguine, choleric, and phlegmatic.

• The Forest. – A setting of mystery and concealment, symbolizing the worldly realm and inner psyche.

• Human Anatomy. – Dürer applied his deep study of proportions and ideal beauty, influenced by classical antiquity and Renaissance science.

Together, these elements form a visual mandala of morality and human destiny, uniting Christian theology with Renaissance humanism.

Historical and Cultural Context

Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), the great German Renaissance master, was famed for his engravings, woodcuts, and paintings. Adam and Eve (1504) is one of his most famous engravings, marking his mastery of the burin technique and his deep interest in human proportion and classical ideals.

The work reflects not only the biblical Genesis narrative, but also Dürer’s engagement with astrology, philosophy, and alchemy, themes subtly encoded in the animals and plants of the composition. For centuries, the engraving has been admired as a masterpiece of symbolic art, blending religion, science, and Renaissance culture.

Why Choose This Print?

• Authentic reproduction of Albrecht Dürer’s 1504 engraving Adam and Eve (Fall of Man).

• Features biblical, symbolic, and anatomical elements.

• Available on antiqued paper or canvas.

• Delivered unframed – ready for custom framing.

• Perfect for collectors of Renaissance art, biblical illustrations, and esoteric imagery.

• A masterpiece uniting Christian theology and humanist philosophy.

Perfect For

• Collectors of Renaissance engravings and antique art.

• Students of theology, philosophy, and symbolism.

• Practitioners of esoteric studies and Hermetic traditions.

• Decorators of academic, spiritual, or historical interiors.

• Unique gifts for lovers of Dürer, biblical art, and Renaissance culture.

More Than Just An Antique Print

This Adam and Eve Print (#287) is more than a reproduction — it is a window into Renaissance philosophy and biblical symbolism. Albrecht Dürer’s engraving embodies the eternal story of temptation, sin, and human destiny, making it a powerful emblem of art, faith, and esoteric wisdom.

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